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Out-of-home sector grows revenue for fourth consecutive year
The Outdoor Media Association (OMANZ) is reporting revenue growth of 14.2 percent in 2019, taking the sector’s annual revenues to $141.25 million. Every quarter in the…
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Don’t try to sell, help to buy: Track’s Andy Bell on understanding the customer journey
Following a year of significant growth for Track New Zealand, with new clients and a double in headcount, Erin McKenzie talks to managing director Andy Bell…
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Colenso BBDO announces Maria Devereux as new ECD
Maria Devereux has stepped up into the role of executive creative director at Colenso BBDO, effective immediately. Moving on from creative director, Devereux says the move…
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Sven Baker resigns from current WPP AUNZ position
WPP AUNZ has announced several changes to its New Zealand leadership team, including the resignation of current managing director, Sven Baker. Baker will be taking on…
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Ads of the week: January 28
Big ups this week to ANZ, ASB and Trade Me. Who is it for: TBWA for ANZ Why we like it: Kiwis love sportsmanship, what we…
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TBWA and ANZ celebrate Kiwi sportsmanship
It’s a well-known fact that Kiwis take pride in their sportsmanship. TBWA and ANZ’s new campaign celebrates ‘Good Sports’, and what it means for our community’s…
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Personal touch: Taking advantage of print media’s personalised opportunities
Print media is becoming increasingly personalised, targeting consumers with content and offers tailored just for them. But what’s behind this shift to individual targeting and how…
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StopPress noticeboard: January 28
Launches, expansions, acquisitions and general titbits from across the industry. WPP AUNZ acquires Dominion WPP AUNZ has strengthened its MarTech offer by acquiring Dominion. Established in…
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Looking back on 25 years of digital advertising – Part two
As total digital revenue in New Zealand continues to climb, it’s time to look back at how we got here and celebrate the first 25 years…
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10 thoughts on 2020 with TBWA’s Shane Bradnick
2020 is in full swing now and with it comes an air of mystery, opportunities and excitement. TBWA’s Shane Bradnick’s takes us through his 10 thoughts for…
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Looking back on 25 years of digital advertising – Part one
As total digital revenue in New Zealand continues to climb, it’s time to look back at how we got here and celebrate the first 25 years of digital advertising. Graham Medcalf talks to a few digital pioneers, as they reminisce and reflect on a quarter of a century of struggle against the odds.
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The compendium: January 24
Our round-up of average, great and outstanding ads, including aloof commentary, that we acquired from our international intertubes. https://youtu.be/wRriM-LPy24 KFC’s latest ad has been blasted for…
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards: Mitre 10 wins Retail Award
To get customers through its doors, Mitre 10 became the first retail partner to offer in-store Airpoints Dollars redemption across all products. It was a risky…
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Air NZ takes the top prize for oOh!media’s InnoOh!vation Award
Air NZ and its work for the Rugby World Cup have taken out the inaugural InnoOh!vation Awards run by oOh!media.
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Defence of democracy: How journalism plays a part
In the words of The Guardian investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr, “Democracy is not guaranteed, and it is not inevitable. And we have to fight. And we…
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Mi9 on the role of transparency in creating sustainable partnerships
Partnerships are the key to creating a sustainable business. Yet creating mutually beneficial partnerships in a digital landscape takes more transparency and honesty than most. Here, Rhys Heron, managing director of Mi9 NZ, tells us how they rely on honesty and integrity to nurture their wide network of international partnerships.
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Ads of the week: January 21
Who is it for? oOh!media for the NZ Urban Arts Foundation.Why do we like it? Anything set to promote international art and liven up sometimes dull…
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oOh!media brings critically acclaimed Finnish artwork to our shopping centres
Working alongside the NZ Urban Art Foundation and the Arts Centre Finland, oOh!media has brought some of Finland’s most acclaimed artwork and will be displaying it…
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A student take: AUT students tackle street harassment – part two
Last year, Women in Urbanism Aotearoa took our streets to social media in an enlightening Stop Street Harassment campaign. To help spread the word, the group…
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Horse’s Mouth: Aliesha Staples, CEO of Staples VR and TVNZ future director
There’s no denying the pace at which the industry is moving and the technology available to help create engaging stories that cut through the clutter is…
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2019 best public sector: Health Promotion Agency
To teach Māori and Pacific populations how to recognise and respond to a stroke, Health Promotion Agency / Te Hiringa Hauora gave the existing FAST campaign…
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Isentia announces new New Zealand country manager
Isentia in an announcement its two new promotions includes Raquel Climent as its new New Zealand country manager. Bringing more than 11 years of experience in…
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The Stoppies 2019: Group of Humans – YoungShand
Late last year, StopPress gathered the industry for an evening of self-congratulation as we celebrated the work that made 2019 so great, as well as the…
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As broad as your imagination: Fuji Xerox’ Iridesse pushes the boundaries for creatives
At the cutting edge of digital printing is the Iridesse Production Press. At a recent Sunrise Session and Breakfast Workshop, hosted by Fuji Xerox and the…
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Year in Review: Cassie Roma, The Warehouse Group
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Cassie Roma, head of content marketing at…
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A student take: AUT students tackle street harassment – part one
Last year, Women in Urbanism Aotearoa took our streets to social media in an enlightening Stop Street Harassment campaign. To help spread the word, the group…
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The compendium: January 17
https://youtu.be/8mmfVgYEUiw I would definitely slam a plate into someone’s face for the last of any meal and Taco Bell does a great job in this ad…
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Year in Review: Rhys Heron, Mi9
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Rhys Heron, managing director of Mi9,…
Features
Amplifying voices: How Women in Urbanism Aotearoa got women speaking out about harassment
Last year, Women in Urbanism Aotearoa took our streets to social media in an enlightening Stop Street Harassment campaign. Following some time in the public eye,…
Opinion
My New Year’s resolution is to be more polarising
Owen Farrell’s smirk. The English ‘Flying V’ in the face of the Haka. The most polarising sporting moment of the year. Some loved it. Some hated…